Riverside United Methodist Church
the transforming love of Jesus Christ.
joyful, obedient disciples of Jesus Christ.
1. God commands us to put Him first in all aspects of our
lives, and to worship Him authentically, truthfully, and continually by the
power of the Holy Spirit. 2. Seeking to understand the Bible and obeying its
teaching is essential for every disciple of Jesus Christ. 3. We believe that prayer is the essential connection with
God for the power to transform individuals and the community. 4. In all circumstances the Holy Spirit gives us strength
and guidance to follow Jesus. 5. To be a disciple of Jesus Christ means to accept him as
Lord and Savior and to become like Him. 6. Every person is a valued creation of God to be loved as
Christ loves us. |
7. To grow spiritually we must be a safe community filled
with God’s grace where all can openly share anything without fear. 8. To grow as a disciple we need to be in a regular, authentic,
accountable relationship with other disciples. 9. God calls us to lovingly and prayerfully resolve
conflict according to the Bible and the example of Jesus. 10. Because we are devoted to Jesus Christ we are called
to serve Him using our gifts to serve others. 11. We are commanded to seek God’s justice for all people
including those who are poor, needy, or victims of injustice. 12. Because the Gospel transforms lives, we are called to
live and share it without shame or apology. |